Affordable Housing Projects: Is infrastructure growth sustainable?
Just got possession of my 2BHK in the Affordable Housing Projects corridor a few months back, and abhi bhi thoda shocked hoon at the price changes. Jab main dekh raha tha, infrastructure development kaafi hype thi. Especially new road connectivity aur metro extension ki baatein thi. Now that I'm living here, I'm seeing prices around the main expressways and those closer to the upcoming metro stations have really shot up. Matlab, my neighbour bought his flat for almost ₹10L more just 3 months later! Is this infrastructure impact sustainable, ya only certain pockets near the main 'Affordable Housing Projects' hub will see real long-term appreciation? What's your experience, especially for those who bought earlier? Should I expect more growth or is this peak?
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I think it's a mixed bag. Some areas genuinely benefit from improved connectivity and amenities, but many are just riding the wave. You need to look at specific micro-markets and future development plans, not just the current hype. Don't expect uniform growth everywhere.
The real question is, how much of this 'infrastructure growth' is actually translating into better quality of life and how much is just speculative? In Bengaluru, traffic is still a nightmare even with new roads. And current market conditions are so volatile with interest rates. What are the actual rental yields people are getting in these affordable housing pockets? Is it worth buying for investment or only for self-use?
Rental yields are low everywhere in Bangalore right now, not just affordable housing. Especially with so many new projects coming up, supply is high and competition is tough for landlords. With the current interest rates on home loans, the EMI often far exceeds the rent you can get. It's definitely more for self-use unless you're thinking very long term (10+ years) and banking on significant capital appreciation, which itself is a gamble in these peripheral areas.
Self-use ke liye theek hai, investment toh risky lag raha hai bhai. Better to rent if you're not planning to live there.
U4, good point about rental yields. My friend in Adigara Kallahalli got a tenant for only ₹12k for a 2BHK. That's hardly 2% yield on his property value. Doesn't feel like a great investment at all.
I bought a 1BHK in Akshayanagar two years ago, thinking it was a steal. Back then, the road connectivity was decent but metro was just a distant dream. Now, with the proposed Phase 3 extension plans nearby, suddenly my property value has jumped almost 15%. But it's still far from the main expressways. So I'm also wondering if this growth is uniform or just for prime spots. My neighbour sold his plot for a good profit but he was right on the main road.
15% in two years is good for affordable housing! Meri toh 5% bhi nahi badhi in 3 years. Feeling so unlucky.
U3, Akshayanagar mein 15% jump is huge! Congrats! But I agree, for areas slightly off the main corridor, the growth isn't as dramatic. I'm looking near Aavalahalli and prices there are stagnant even with all the hype about airport road expansion.
Mujhe toh lagta hai ye sab temporary hype hai. Builders aur brokers milke artificially inflate kar rahe hain. Sustainability ka kya pata, once the metro is fully functional, will people still pay premium for 'upcoming' infrastructure? I doubt it.
Yaar, same pinch! Meri bhi jaan nikal gayi prices dekh ke. Laga maine galat time pe book kiya hai aur ab toh aur badh gaye hain. So confused!